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M566 JKH

1995 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,502 mi
Last recorded105,502 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM566 JKH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2015 105,502 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 105,502 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 101,472 miles

1 x rear exhaust mount not attached

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front shock absorbers damping effect detiorated

Fail 11 Oct 2013 101,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1 x rear exhaust mount not attached

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front shock absorbers damping effect detiorated

Pass 8 Oct 2012 96,009 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 95,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 95,355 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 93,530 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s tyres sidewalls scuffed

sill covers fitted

small split in n/s wiper

Pass 12 Oct 2009 90,788 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s rear tyre sidewall scuffed

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2009 90,787 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s rear tyre sidewall scuffed

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2008 87,910 miles

Condensation in O/S main bean headlight

Corrosion on fuel pipes

Free play in steering rack - suspect lower bush

Gearbox oil leak (slight)

N/S/R mud flap hanging off

N/S/R tyre outer sidewaLL skuffed

Rear number plate poor condition

Sill covers fitted

Surface corrosion to underside

Fail 14 Oct 2008 87,910 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Condensation in O/S main bean headlight

Corrosion on fuel pipes

Free play in steering rack - suspect lower bush

Gearbox oil leak (slight)

N/S/R mud flap hanging off

N/S/R tyre outer sidewaLL skuffed

Rear number plate poor condition

Sill covers fitted

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 16 Oct 2007 85,967 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2007 85,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2006 82,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Some corrosion on fuel pipe [rear]. Play in steering box.

How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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M566 JKH is a 1995 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 124,102 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M566 JKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 31 years old, this BMW 518 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M566 JKH registered?

M566 JKH is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 3 January 1995.

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